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January 11, 2010
Happy New Year!!
This first news story for 2010 is a cracker of a campaign from Chris Wahl for sportswear brand, Skins.
Click to see Chris Wahl give the grit to celebrity athletes>>
December 2, 2009
Reindeer rips apart the heart strings of people everywhere
For all Billmund's loud colours, dark shaddows and impertinence he sure can draw a reindeer cute enough to melt snow.
November 23, 2009
Just a moment?
Frantz Kantor unravels the untold story of the life of a stone.
November 13, 2009
Parisian Peugeots
It's not just the streets of Paris that are romantic but the way in which Robin Eley draws them.
November 1, 2009
What would you like to drink?
When asked to illustrate the kind of couple you'd like to be hosted by Otto's poster art is the perfect answer. His perfectly portrayed people are welcoming to say the least.
Come on in and view the happy couple just by clicking here>>
November 1, 2009
Look! It's the Goodyear Blimp
When you bring back something as big as the Goodyear Blimp you need imagery that conveys scale. Gerad Taylor can do amazing things in very little time and the latest campaign for Good year is a perfect example.
November 1, 2009
Illustrated Dreams
To remove your self from reality with no limitations is the dream of every illustrator and is most likely what has kept Frantz Kantor pushing his own boundaries in illustration for so long.
November 1, 2009
Harley Heart
Ken Taylor would probably get into painting a mural in grease and oil if client changes didn't require flexibility. Illustrating a 3m high anatomically correct heart out of Harley motorcycle parts is probably as close as he'll get.
October 22, 2009
Illustration stands off with Photography
This month saw illustrator, Ken Taylor and one of our favourite photographers, Andreas Smetana put their craft to the test in one of Melbourne's darker back alleys. We cringed and feared for both, but the result was something brilliant.
Please click here or on the image left to witness what happened>>
October 13, 2009
Stage 3 of Robin Eley's Olive Grove
Since the last update Robin has moved from a scale of A3 to almost one and half metres wide. Click to gain an appreciation of exactly how striking an image can become when an artist like Robin Eley is allowed to branch out.
Please click here or on the image left to wander through the next stages of Robin's Olive Grove>>
October 9, 2009
7ft high rampaging Zodiac
When the brief came in for someone to illustrate a giant red behemoth to be printed at 7ft high we knew one person was going to enjoy the brief more than any other illustrator. Chris Wahl did a great job creating the monster and is desperate to get his hands on one of the final 7ft high cutouts to scare the begeezars out of his unwitting dinner guests.
Please click here or on the image left to see Wahl's Zodiac>>
October 2, 2009
Lyrics often play muse to the greatest images
Next Friday the 9th of October Ken Taylor will have his illustrated translation of the Grateful Dead's Bird Song lyrics exhibited at the Gorker street Gallery in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
October 1, 2009
Anton Emdin fathers the Luxbet Shrewd Dude
This latest campaign for online gambling website, Luxbet is a great example of Anton Emdin's range and flexibility when it comes to creating a unique character to suit a specific personality.
Click to see the various stages of character development on the way to the final Shrewd Dude>>
October 1, 2009
Frantz Kantor storyboards Stayfree through research
Frantz Kantor is mostly known for his kooky 3D characters, but occasionally he likes to hit the accelerator and turn his wrist at storyboards.
October 1, 2009
Uncle Toby's PLUS Murray McKenzie
Murray McKenzie is a storyboard master. He has speed and figure drawing grace.
October 1, 2009
Let the Sunshine
Johan Potma's oddball characters are put to work on this latest campaign by Ward 6 for UV sunblock. Click to see this latest campaign featuring a belligerent Aussie sun taking jibes at the sun loving public.
Please click here or on the image left to see Johan's Character Development of the final Sun>>